Corina, I'm back in bidness. DT&T was tremendous. For those on the list who haven't been following this, there are a few of us 2400 owners who have recently been stricken with the "Died in its Sleep" failure of this beloved model. The result is quite catastrophic; the machine will not wake up from sleep and it is pretty much dead thereafter. Apparently, some owners have resuscitated theirs by recharging the backup battery for 48 hours, after which, things returned to normal, but a nervous nomal. Others, like myself, were not so lucky and had to have the mother board (also known as the logic board) replaced or the daughter board replaced. This has to do with where to get such major repairs if the 2400 is out of warranty. Apple comes to mind first and did with me. Thinking worst case, I got a quote of ~$1025 from Apple for a logic board replacement. I thought I'd do some shopping around. Incidentally, I learned that I could get a used, in-warranty 2400 for that price. People (with the same problem) on this and other internet sites kept pointing to a place in Fremont, CA named DT&T Macintosh Services, as a highly recommended shop for the repair at less than $400. I sent my 2400 to DT&T after it spent six days at a local Apple shop. The locals couldn't fix it. It cost me $70 to find this out. I too highly recommend DT&T. If one is willing to pay for express shipping (next morning delivery) TO DT&T, it is possible to receive the fixed computer back in less than 48 hours. I live in PA and this worked for me. The shipping was about $38 from here. The repair (logic board) cost $325. Their normal return-shipping mode is also express, I think for a flat rate of $50 or maybe that's a rate for my zip code. There was some talk that DT&T might be bunch of "logic board replacement enthusiasts" i.e., they might replace a logic board even though the problem is a loose screw. I don't know about this. My priority was to get a working 2400 back fast, at a price considerably less than $1025. I'm happy. This is quite long; sorry. But if I can save some poor soul out there from going through what I did, it's worth it. For those of you still within the warranty period, jump on the extended plan. Cliff Lesher Lewisburg, PA ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
